Himalayan Biodiversity
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Himalayan Biodiversity
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Author : Uppeandra Dhar
language : en
Publisher: Gyanodaya Prakashan
Release Date : 1997
Himalayan Biodiversity written by Uppeandra Dhar and has been published by Gyanodaya Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Nature categories.
Papers presented at a brain storming session organized by G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development.
Himalayan Biodiversity In The Changing World
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Author : Pavel Kindlmann
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-09-18
Himalayan Biodiversity In The Changing World written by Pavel Kindlmann and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-18 with Science categories.
This book presents some results on selected taxa in the Himalayan region (mainly Nepal), pinpoints the threats to their survival and suggests ways how to avoid their extinction. Most chapters are based on graduate research projects – relatively long-term field studies. The data presented here can be a good source of updated information on the subject and will prove to be a very useful reference in future studies of Himalayan biodiversity. They also tend to pinpoint the existing gaps in our knowledge of this region. All the chapters are based on recent trends of biodiversity and conservation vision, so the book can be a potential alternative to the existing relatively older books with outdated vision and information. Its main goal, however, is to disseminate the information about biodiversity conservation problems in the Himalayan region among the people in the developed world.
Changing Perspectives Of Biodiversity Status In The Himalaya
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Author : G. S. Gujral
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Changing Perspectives Of Biodiversity Status In The Himalaya written by G. S. Gujral and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biodiversity categories.
Himalayan Biodiversity In The Changing World
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Author : Pavel Kindlmann
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-05-01
Himalayan Biodiversity In The Changing World written by Pavel Kindlmann and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-01 with categories.
This volume presents results on selected taxa in the Himalayan region (mainly Nepal). The text pinpoints threats to their survival, existing gaps in our knowledge of the region, and ultimately discusses how to avoid extinction.
Himalayan Biodiversity
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Author : Uppeandra Dhar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Himalayan Biodiversity written by Uppeandra Dhar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Biodiversity categories.
Biodiversity Hotspot Of The Himalaya
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Author : T. Pullaiah
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2024-07-05
Biodiversity Hotspot Of The Himalaya written by T. Pullaiah and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-05 with Science categories.
Biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate due to anthropogenic activities around the world. This book is the second volume in the new series Biodiversity Hotspots of the World, which highlights the 36 hotspot regions of the world, regions that have been designated as reaping maximum benefit from preservation efforts. This series is our humble attempt to document these hotspots as a conservation and preservation measure. The concise volumes in this series focus on the most interesting and important properties of these hotspots, covering physiography and climatology; vegetation and forest types; amphibian and reptile biodiversity; genetic diversity of crops, plants, fishes, butterflies, insects, birds, mammals, angiosperms, and gymnosperms; and much more. And of course, the unique threats and conservation efforts for the areas are addressed as well. The Himalayan Mountains are the highest mountain range in the world and include Mount Everest as well as eight other highest peaks of the world. While it is difficult to document the biodiversity of this inhospitable terrain, we do know that out of the 9,000 different species of plants recorded in the area, 3,500 plants are endemic to the Eastern Himalaya region. Anthropogenic activities including deforestation, fragmentation of habitats, pollution, high population, climate change, and poaching of wildlife pose serious threats to the biodiversity of the region. The highlands have exceptionally rich biodiversity, high endemism, and over 160 globally threatened species, including the densest population of Bengal tigers and the three largest herbivores on the continent: the Asian elephant, greater one-horned rhinoceros, and wild water buffalo. The region boasts the world’s richest counts of alpine flora within its temperate broad-leaved forests, with a total of 10,000 species of plants. This volume, Biodiversity Hotspot of the Himalayas, as well as the other volumes in this series, will be essential resources for researchers and practitioners in the fields of conservation biology, ecology, and evolution as the series concisely records the existing biodiversity of these hotspots of the world.
Biodiversity Of The Himalaya Jammu And Kashmir State
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Author : Ghulam Hassan Dar
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-02-26
Biodiversity Of The Himalaya Jammu And Kashmir State written by Ghulam Hassan Dar and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-26 with Science categories.
The Himalaya, a global biodiversity hotspot, sustains about one-fifth of the humankind. Nestled within the north-western mountain ranges of the Himalaya, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State harbours more than half of the biodiversity found in the Indian Himalaya. The wide expanse of State, spread across the subtropical Jammu, through the temperate Kashmir valley, to the cold arid Ladakh, is typical representative of the extensive elevational and topographical diversity encountered in the entire Himalaya. This book, the most comprehensive and updated synthesis ever made available on biodiversity of the J&K State, is a valuable addition to the biodiversity literature with global and regional relevance. The book, arranged into 7 parts, comprises of 42 chapters contributed by 87 researchers, each of whom is an expert in his/her own field of research. The precious baseline data contained in the book would form the foundation for assessing current status of knowledge about the bioresources, identify the knowledge gaps, and help prioritization of conservation strategies to steer the sustainable use of biodiversity in this Himalayan region. Given the breadth of topics covered under the banner of biodiversity in this book, it can surely serve as a model for documentation of biodiversity in other regions of the world. The book will be of immense value to all those who, directly or indirectly, have to deal with biodiversity, including students, teachers, researchers, naturalists, environmentalists, resource managers, planners, government agencies, NGOs and the general public at large.
Protection Of Himalayan Biodiversity
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Author : Ananda Mohan Bhattarai
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Release Date : 2010-09-08
Protection Of Himalayan Biodiversity written by Ananda Mohan Bhattarai and has been published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-08 with Law categories.
Beginning with the ecological, economic, social, and legal facets of biodiversity issues and challenges facing the Himalayan region, the book discusses the Convention on Biological Diversity and subsequent developments. A pioneering work on the protection of the Himalayan biodiversity, it uses tools upheld by international environmental law and examines exhaustively the possibility of evolving regional partnerships for the protection of the Himalayas.
Biodiversity Conservation In The Himalayas
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Author : B. L. Kaul
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Biodiversity Conservation In The Himalayas written by B. L. Kaul and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
The colossal and awe-inspiring Himalayas eulogized by the people of India as nature s marvel and the abode of gods are one of the most threatened life-support systems on the earth today. The continuing deforestation and the resultant high-intensity landslides, unplanned developmental activities and natural factors such as earthquakes, neo-tectonic activities, cloud bursts etc are some of the factors threatening the very existence of the Himalayas. Biodiversity Conservation in the Himalayas is a Compendium of articles written by experts and workers connected with Himalayan studies. The volume covers a wide range of topics having a direct bearing on the health and security of the most outstanding yet fragile Himalayan ecosystems. The authors have tried to analyse the causes of the degradation of the Himalayas and suggested measures to restore and regain the beauty and biodiversity of these mighty mountains.
Remote Sensing Of Northwest Himalayan Ecosystems
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Author : R. R. Navalgund
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-10-18
Remote Sensing Of Northwest Himalayan Ecosystems written by R. R. Navalgund and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Himalaya, one of the global biodiversity hotspots, is the abode of a variety of flora and fauna. The Himalayan ecosystems have immense ecological, socioeconomic, and aesthetic significance as they provide a wide range of ecosystem services. The northwest Himalaya (NWH), covering three states of India viz., Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, starts from the foothills of Shivaliks in the south and extends to the greater Himalaya in the north. This region is also the source of some of the major rivers of India. With the increase in population, the NWH ecosystems have been under threat due to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, expansion of agriculture and settlement, overexploitation of natural resources, habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, mining, construction of roads and large dams, and unplanned tourism. The Himalaya being young and geotectonically active, remains inherently unstable, fragile, and prone to natural disasters. Climate change is also likely to impact the Himalayan cryosphere drastically. Recognizing the importance of the Himalaya, a National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of Govt. of India, to conserve biodiversity, forest cover and other ecological values in the Himalayan region has been taken up. Spaceborne remote sensing with its ability to provide synoptic and repetitive coverage has emerged as a powerful tool for assessment and monitoring of the Himalayan resources and phenomena. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun has taken up a number of studies in the fields of geology, water resources, forestry, agriculture, urban settlement, etc., over the last decade. The book summarises the work carried out in different disciplines, illustrated with tables and figures and a host of relevant references. It is hoped that the book serves as an excellent reference of immense value to the students, researchers, professors, scientists, professionals, and decision makers working in the NWH region.